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Delirium is defined as an acute decline in cognitive functioning and should be considered a medical emergency as it is often the result of a noxious disruption to equilibrium. Delirium is common in the hospitalized older adult, with some studies reporting incidence rates of 29% to 64%.
8 Σεπ 2023 · Delirium is a serious consequence of many acute or worsening chronic medical conditions, a side effect of medications, and a precipitant of worsening functional and cognitive status in older adults...
22 Φεβ 2023 · It’s more common in adults over 65. This condition is serious and can cause long-term or permanent problems, especially with delays in treatment. However, it’s also often preventable.
14 Οκτ 2022 · Factors may include a severe or long illness or an imbalance in the body, such as low sodium. The disorder also may be caused by certain medicines, infection, surgery, or alcohol or drug use or withdrawal. Symptoms of delirium are sometimes confused with symptoms of dementia.
The pathophysiologic cause of delirium is not well understood. 1 Older age, multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, poor baseline functional status, and recent surgery are all independent risk...
10 Ιαν 2022 · Delirium is the most common acute disorder of cognitive function in older patients. Delirium is life threatening, often under-recognized, serious, and costly. The causes are multifactorial, with old age and neurocognitive disorders as the main risk factors.
12 Απρ 2022 · There are several possible causes of delirium. Many people who experience delirium are over 65 and hospitalized for another condition, such as an infection, dehydration, dementia, or serious illness like kidney failure. Other causes of delirium include recent major surgery and withdrawal from medication, alcohol, or drugs.
